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kathleenmep

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I've got a drawing set up with a layout taking up the majority of the page, then some standard details in the lower corner.

The grid lines and some non essential site details are showing in the corner and showing in amongst the details. The building is L-shaped at this level, but not at the levels above so I can't just move the grid lines back since I' assuming that will move them on all higher levels? I haven't been able to try at the moment, the architects model is locked for editing.

I've tried lots of the tips and tricks I've found searching but nothing is working for this problem.

First I tried a masking region in the plan view, but this didn't hide the gridlines which are the biggest problem. I used 'masking text' set to just off white to cover the grid lines, and I tried setting up a drafting view with a masking region I could drag over the top.

The problem is that anything that covers the bits I don't want to see on the plan is also hiding the lines on the standard detail view above it.

Any other work arounds I can try?

(Revit MEP 2013)

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WWHub

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All Grid lines and level lines have a 2D/3D switch.  Change to 2D and any adjustments will only be in that view.

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Also, there is a lock icon at the end of your gridlines, unlocking it will allow you to adjust the 2D/3D extents of the grid independent of the others.

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Great thanks I'll get permission to edit the architects model and move the gridlines back to the building outline, I wasn't sure if it would move them all. One problem taken care of!

As for hiding the other bits on bobs on the plan in that area, some of the items have been set up as walls, floors etc so I can't just switch them off in the visibility graphics without affecting the rest of the building, I need to mask them somehow. So I still have the same issue with the masking region masking the lines in the other viewport.  Any ideas?

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Wow, wait a minute. 

What do you mean ".... I'll get permission to edit the architects model and move the gridlines back to the building outline..." ?

If this is not your model but is a linked in model, then copy monitor the grids so that you can control them.  Don't modify the linked file.

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"As for hiding the other bits on bobs on the plan in that area, some of the items have been set up as walls, floors etc so I can't just switch them off in the visibility graphics without affecting the rest of the building, I need to mask them somehow. So I still have the same issue with the masking region masking the lines in the other viewport.  Any ideas?"

Hover over the element in the linked file you wish not to see, hit tab until it is highlighted then right click and hide in view / element. This allows you to hide individual elements without turning off the entire category in visibility graphics.

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kathleenmep

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That did the trick, thanks guys!

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